SPICY RED PEPPER CRANBERRY RELISH

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A kicky condiment, usually made with cranberries, can offset the neutral (read: bland) yet rich nature of the Thanksgiving meal. This hot red-pepper cranberry relish with jalapeños and cayenne fits the bill. You can keep the seasoning somewhat tame, or ramp up the heat to taste. It will keep for 2 weeks or so; make it in advance, as soon as cranberries are available, and have it on hand in the fridge through the holiday season.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 30m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
2 large jalapeños, preferably red, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon grated ginger
12 ounces cranberries

Steps:

  • Put sugar, jalapeños, lemon juice, salt and cayenne in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup water, then stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar, and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add ginger and cranberries, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let mixture cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened and no liquid remains in pan, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool and taste. Add more cayenne or jalapeños if desired. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 293 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams

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